Facilitators-Handbook-For-Permaculture

Workshop Module 12: Appropriate Technology 333

EXERCISE

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Creative thinking : Choose a water collection and storage method

Method : Participatory group brainstorm

Tools : Black/white board, large paper, markers

References : PC Book MOD 12 - Appropriate Technology

Objective : Participants choose the most appropriate water collection and

storage techniques for their community

Step 1

The facilitator can outline the different types of water collection and water storage
techniques and write them on the board - See the previous exercise for examples if
needed.

Discuss with the participants the different factors that will affect the choices
they make. Create a list of these factors on the board so that everyone can
comment and give input.

For example:

• How much water is needed?


• What is the water source?


• Is the water source constant all year?


• What will the water be used for?


• Are different types of collection and storage needed to serve different needs?

Step 2

• Ask the participants to divide into smaller workgroups.


• Each group can choose the types of water collection and water storage
  technique they think are best.


• Ask them to answer the following questions within their groups:
  
  
  • Why have they made their choice?
  
  
  • How will the water be distributed in the community?
  
  
  • How will it be maintained and who will maintain it?
  
  
  
  

Step 3

When the groups have finished they can present their results to the whole group for
comments and feedback.